Sunday, July 14, 2019
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Boost Your Style Through Self-Confidence
Did you know that how you feel can impact what you wear? And did you know that confidence and clothes are connected? When you feel good on the inside it shows on the outside. And when you are not feeling a high level of self-confidence that can also show up on the outside.
Your self-confidence can give your style strength. And that strength can cause things like, you to attract the right type of people in your life, you receiving a promotion on your job, you feeling successful, you feeling happier, and you feeling powerful. Interesting, isn't it? Our confidence and our style play a huge role in our lives.
You deserve to feel your best and look your best at all times. And that doesn't mean you have to go out and spend a lot of money. It can simply mean boosting your confidence and "rocking" what you've got. Why? Because it's more about what's on the inside than what's on the outside.
And don't be so preoccupied with what you are wearing. If you look good in it and feel good in it that's all that matters. The truth is that regardless of what we wear we will never please everyone. Even the top models wearing the most expensive clothing face scrutiny. There are critical people everywhere. So you can't live your life according to what others think or feel. You should live your life in alignment with your authenticity. And that includes your fashion personality. Your fashion statement is all about you and not others. So if you love color, print, and bold jewelry, then go for it!
When you look in the mirror you should adore the person looking back at you. You should feel like that person is amazing, phenomenal, and fashionable. Don't feel self-conscious about how you look, love yourself from the inside-out. And be confident in who you were born to be. Don't focus on what you think is wrong with you, focus on all of the wonderful qualities you have. Those type of confidence boosters will help you shine bright. And true style is about being confident "in the skin you are in."
Your outer style is a reflection of your inner-image. So when you have a positive self-image you feel better and you can look better. Because what's in your mind can show up on your body.
Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez is the founder of Fashionique Style Academy, where she educates and empowers women to boost their confidence through fashion and style. To find out about services please visit http://www.fashioniquestyleacademy.com.
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Friday, July 12, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
The Law Of Attraction - Is This The Whole Story?
You may well have heard of the Law of Attraction, a concept that infers that like attracts like. But what does this mean? For me, it means that if you wholeheartedly want something (and you do something about manifesting it) chances are that you'll get it.
But does the concept really work?
As a Life Coach I am hot on forward thinking and working towards what I call 'ideals'. An ideal is simply something positive that you want to see happen - it's a vision, a mission, a purpose, a goal.
A number of years ago I compiled one sheet of paper that contained my overall life purpose, my vision, my goals and a list of projects stemming from those goals. Everything I wrote down came from deep within me, and had been an integral part of me for years.
I have been looking at that sheet of paper almost daily since compiling it without thinking too much about how the things on the sheet were going to manifest.
The reason why I refer to the sheet so often is simply because it makes me feel good. It directs me and stirs me in a positive way. In short, it represents everything I want to manifest in my life.
More recently I attended a meeting with some colleagues and we talked about developing an enterprise. As the discussions went on I realized that much of what we were talking about resembled what was on my sheet.
On returning home I looked at the sheet and laughed. Practically everything I'd written down was covered in the meeting. This happened not because I was pushing my own agenda. It happened naturally because we were all of the same mindset with similar aspirations and wanting to achieve similar life and business goals... like attracting like.
I've now realized that everything I've aspired to may come to fruition by default if our enterprise is successful.
So does this concept of attraction really work? Yes I think so!
Now you could say that nothing I've put out there has yet come to fruition. This is true. However, the meeting showed me that things are already beginning to shift.
If I hadn't produced this sheet I doubt whether the conversation in that meeting would have gone the same way. I may well have been more easily led by the others around the table, because I would have had no real perspective of my own.
By clearly articulating my purpose, vision, goals and projects, and referring to them on a daily basis, my subconscious mind is already recognizing opportunities that will help to make these a reality. That meeting (and the subsequent enterprise idea) is one of those opportunities.
I do believe, however, that there are certain caveats to the concept:
Windows of Opportunity
Once you've clearly and specifically established where you want to go, windows of opportunity begin to open for you. It is for you to grab those opportunities and immediately take the action necessary to achieve your goals. Otherwise, those windows eventually close and the opportunity is lost.
Letting Go
I also believe an important element is that you let go of the outcome. Be OK with achieving your goals and aspirations, and with not achieving them. This is because, in my view, becoming desperate about your achievements pushes them away. Becoming more relaxed about them increases the chances of you achieving them. For me it's also about recognizing that your aspirations may not always manifest in the way you envision them - and being OK with this.
Giving It Time
I also think it's important to give yourself the time you need to manifest your ideal. Specific timeframes focus and galvanise you into action. However if those timeframes are unrealistic they could have the opposite effect. You may feel that if you've not reached your goal within the timeframe you've set yourself that you've somehow failed.
Allowing yourself the time to mature with your vision and grow to become the kind of person who can make it happen may well increase the chances of you succeeding.
So yes I believe the law of attraction works if:
· You're clear and specific about precisely what you want
· You focus daily on what you want
· You take full advantage of the opportunities that show up and do the work that's necessary
· You let go of the desperation and...
· You give it time
Carmen Gilfillan is the founder of Stimulus Development & Training. Stimulus is dedicated to helping people raise their game, fulfil their potential and and live their best lives. We do this through Life & Wellness Coaching, Energy Therapy consultations and training in the areas of personal, professional and spiritual growth. Check out our website at http://www.stimulus.uk.com to book a coaching or Energy Therapy consultation.
Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Carmen_Gilfillan/694789
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The Future You Desire
What is the future you are hoping for and the life you hope to achieve? Everyone wants success, of course, and no one wants to fail. Yet failures come into each life, and sometimes successes are few and far between. What makes the difference in the outcome?
What you believe has great impact on what is possible for you to achieve and become. You can and should use the power of your mind to make the future into whatever it is you desire. Believe with all your heart and soul that you can do it, whatever it is to you.
Sudden changes may be difficult and uncomfortable. Sometimes it takes answering the call to do something differently than usual to find success. The willingness to embrace change can work in your favor. Inspiration can come in a myriad of ways which may not seem feasible at the time. Seize the day and do whatever it takes to spring into action. Find the success you desire by believing in yourself and going for it.
It is not always easy to make lemonade when life throws you lemons. There are times when it seems that the challenges are insurmountable and that the future is extremely dim. Circumstances can come into a life over which the person has no control. Sometimes it requires just going with the flow, but success will likely come from not giving up hope.
There was a time when there was little hope among a large group of people who were persecuted and who lost their freedom through no fault of their own. Around 120,000 persons of Japanese heritage, most of them citizens of the United States of America, were forcibly removed from their homes on the West Coast and placed into American concentration camps during World War II. The constitution failed them. It did not protect them from an unjust incarceration simply because of their ethnic background.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by the Imperial Navy of Japan, citizens and immigrants of Japanese descent in the United States were suspected of being spies for Japan. They were reclassified as enemy aliens or non-citizens. They had faced discrimination before that action happened, but the racism escalated against these innocent people.
They not only were forced into an unfair imprisonment behind barbed wire with armed guards keeping watch over them, but they lost virtually all their earthly possessions. They lost their jobs and their livelihood. They lost their homes and their savings. Life was uncertain and dismal. The future looked extremely grim.
After the war with Japan ended, these Americans and immigrants of Japanese heritage faced an uncertain future. They had spent over three years in the confinement of the camps. They were released finally with $25 and a train ride or bus ticket. What could they do? They needed to keep having hope in the future and faith to forge ahead.
Most of these people survived and made a decent future for themselves. They worked hard and kept the faith that they could find success. Life was not easy as they faced much racism and discrimination even after the war had ended, but they kept trying. They made their own future by believing that they could do it.
Life will always have its ups and downs. The future is not assured by any means. It can be better through faith and hope along with a good dose of hard work. Make the future you desire by not giving up and always keep trying.
This book of speeches and articles about the Japanese American and Asian American story includes facts about the mistreatment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This was a period when the Constitution did not protect innocent citizens and immigrants who faced severe prejudice and racism. The book covers civil rights issues and is available on Amazon. Information on the book and other related books may be found at the website: http://www.thejapaneseamericanstory.com.
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Monday, July 8, 2019
Meditation, Visualization And Manifestation
A lot of people adopt meditation techniques to relax and keep themselves stress-free. They are now gradually realizing the significance of meditation activities in their daily life. Even doctors accept and recommend it as a good way to treat certain health disorders as also a way to maintain a healthy life.
Meditation activities are now widely carried out as a simple exercise though it requires time and practice to master it. With regular practice, one can perfect the art and make it a daily ritual. Through patience and consistent practice, it is very easy to master this technique. You will, however, need to build your powers of visualization to perfect the art of meditation.
Visualization is an art commonly used by more or less every person without being aware of it. Generally, children are very quick in seeing and remembering certain things when they notice something. Grown-ups need to concentrate more as their mind is always clustered with so many other things, that they sometimes are not able to concentrate their mind on one object at a given time. Visualisation plays a very important role in the art of mediation. Therefore, you must learn to master the art of visualization before you finally become a meditation expert.
Though visualization can be easily mastered, some individuals need to really struggle to learn this. Practice is the only means through which you can master the visualization.
You can perform a very simple exercise to become perfect at visualization. All you have to do is just pick any one of the many objects lying in your house and place it on a table with no other thing on it. Now, concentrate by looking at the object for a few minutes and make an effort to identify the fine details and try to remember them. After this close your eyes and try to imagine the same object in your mind. Try to frame a mental picture of the object with as many things you remember having seen. Try to also mentally experience the feel of the object and your own mental or emotional feelings about the object. Did you enjoy or feel stressed out?
Next, pay attention to a new object after clearing the details of the previous one. Repeat the same procedure and again find out how much you are able to succeed in this experiment. Always concentrate and pay close attention to all the relevant information about an object. After completion, you realize that there were few missing links or substance while recalling the object's details with your imagination.
Visualization can be sometimes quite stressful for beginners but they should keep trying instead of worrying and giving up. These stressful feelings will soon die out and you can perform visualization related exercises with full ease.
So, just keep practicing and master the visualization technique to help you become better at meditation and manifest abundance in all aspects of your life.. be it health, wealth or love
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Do You Know Happiness Also Lies In Activity Based Routine
Happiness is a state of mind in which a person has positive emotions or feelings towards life. It is a thing that money can't buy but there are many things that effect the human behavior and mood directly. It is human nature that when ever there is free time, the mind start filling with negative or unproductive thoughts. The key to happiness is to have yourself engaged in activities in the idle time.
Happiness depends on yourself more than anybody else. Get rid of the negative thoughts and people who are holding you back and live your life the you want to. It is said that there is no perfect life plan that can work for everyone in the same way. People are different and it is not essential that if a thing that gives satisfaction to one has the same value for other.
Let's talk about the impact of activities on our life. Research shows that people who are engaged in some activity based routine are happier than the ones that have no routine activity. There are many activities that have proven to be worthy with regards to health and happiness and we can easily choose one according to our taste. One can join a gym, sports club or can even take dancing lessons in the spare time. This not only relieve the work stress but it also add connections to your social circle and you will have new activity buddies.
The best thing about activity buddies is that there is no hidden agenda of their care and affection. They like you for what you are and give you company in the activity they are also engaged in. Activities also calm your nerves and make you a stronger and better person. It is difficult to be happy when you are not physically fit and have to worry about your health in every situation. You can't be a part of many exciting activities if you don't have the strength and stamina for them.
It is not essential that you have to do the activities with a group of people. If you are not of a social person, you can dance or do the exercise alone in front of some large activity mirror and in your reflection, you can picture the person you want to be. The objective of mirrors in gym areas circle around self recognition. If one is picturing the future in the reflection, it will be a source of motivation and thus the results of exercise will desired ones. Keep your self engaged in various activities and always stay happy.
Article Source: http://www.streetarticles.com/happiness/do-you-know-happiness-also-lies-in-activity-based-routine
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
CHOOSE JOY: USING MINDFULNESS TO INCREASE JOY IN YOUR LIFE
- Do you want more joy in your life?
- Do you dwell on the negative in your day?
- Do you want to live more in the present moment?
“For as this appalling ocean surrounds the verdant land, so in the soul of man there lies one insular Tahiti, full of peace and joy, but encompassed by all the horrors of the half-lived life.”Melville
Leah, a middle-aged administrative assistant, had a history of depression. She had experienced problems in her past relationships and isolated herself because she felt like a loser. She did not want to repeat that pattern, but her new partner began to complain that she was always negative.
Leah sought help to learn mindfulness to help her become aware of her negative thought patterns. She tended to apply a negative filter to her thinking. Cognitive psychologists have found that this type of despondent thinking is prevalent in those with depression and can be changed. Negative filter thinking refers to when we focus on the negative and discount the positive. The brain is like glue for negative and Teflon for positive. Leah started to notice the Teflon effect when she was given compliments or positive attention, and she observed the frequency of sticky negative thoughts.
Leah realized that she learned this way of thinking as she grew up and the fact that she could change her thinking and behavior gave her hope. Many people were raised in households with little joy and ample negative thought and behavioral patterns. Our models for thinking about the world are formed at young ages and become unconscious. By gently shining a light on inner-injurious thoughts without judging herself, Leah was able to become aware of why she felt and acted as she did. Through her practice of mindfulness, she could live more fully in the present moment.
By slowing down and experiencing the moment it is possible to feel more alive, and you’ll find that sensory perceptions are heightened. It is too easy to rush through life and not take a few minutes to enjoy the simple things. Leah began a practice of staying in the present moment and experiencing joy in simple acts like washing dishes. She let herself take in the lemony aroma of the soap. She slowed down for a few special moments to experience the feeling of the soap on her hands.
By developing mindfulness skills she learned to be able to focus on the now and the pleasure of the moment. Joyful moments began to be sticky while her negative thinking became more like Teflon. Since thought and feelings are meant to come and go, she practiced letting go of the detrimental glue of her negative preoccupation. As her focus changed to appreciation and celebration of life, she began to notice joy, love, and miracles in the everyday.
As Leah’s inner experience began to change, she smiled more and spoke more positively about life. Relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman has shown that couples who thrive over time have a 5 to 1 ratio of positive interactions over negative ones. Leah’s relationship improved as her negative filter weakened and she could expand her experience of joy. Research has shown that mindfulness practice can help those suffering with depression. Symptoms of depression are reduced with a regular practice and parts of the brain associated with negative arousal shrink in size. Volume and activity in brain centers associated with calm awareness are increased.
Choosing Joy
- Savoring moments of joy, like holding the hand of a baby, playing with a puppy, or stepping on fall leaves becomes a thought habit and the brain likes to repeats habitual ways of thinking.
- The feeling of joy is a practice; As you practice, your brain wires neural networks to fire in the direction of joyful thinking.
- As neuroscientist Dr. Wayne Drevets observed, “In the brain practice makes permanent.” Fortunately because of neuorplasticity, we can reroute our brains in the direction of gladness at any age.
- Notice if your thoughts are Teflon for positive and glue for the negative. Imagine letting thoughts pass through your mind like clouds overhead.
- Imagine a neural railway and that you’re laying track toward enticing stations.
- Look for joy in everyday things; open your eyes and imagination. Practice staying present in your body. Learn to focus as you experience moments in the day. Let your attention come into your senses as Leah did by smelling the soap when washing dishes and feeling her hands in the water.
- Develop a simple practice of mindfulness and practice it daily to increase your ability to feel joy in the moment. So much of life is spent replaying what happened in the past or imagining what might happen in the future that people do not fully experience the present.
- As you practice mindfulness you begin to realize that you can choose joy in the moment by getting away from repeating negative thought patterns and using your senses to fully experience the gifts of the present moment.
Your Turn
Take a moment to close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Breathe deeply using your diaphragm. Let your attention scan your body. Notice places of tightness or tension. Imagine that the tension is a knot and in your mind release the knot gently. Let it go. Feel the tension loosen.
Imagine a time when you were very happy. Allow yourself to experience that feeling. How does your body change as you recall this memory? Open your eyes and look around the room until you see something that gives you pleasure—a picture, a book, flowers. Allow your attention to linger on that sensation.
Train your brain to go to places of peace and joy. Set an intention to focus on joy instead of attack thoughts. As you do this you may experience small changes in your mood. Over time, your ability to choose joy and peace of mind will increase.
You will find if you practice this throughout the day, even for a moment at a time, you will see objects in more detail and begin to experience peaceful joy.
There is no right way to practice noticing your past thoughts and recreating them in the present. Keep trying this until it feels right for you. This is a very simple practice, however most people do not do it long enough to really make a difference. Make a commitment to set a time to practice. You can set a chime to ring on your phone as a reminder. You can do this alone or with others.
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